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Forum: Tech Log
14th Apr 2024, 13:24
Replies: 18
Views: 1,599
Posted By Leslie

That would be good if I had 1,000ft marked from...

That would be good if I had 1,000ft marked from where I started my take off roll by. Thanks for the responses. This would be a gross error check but would have worked as a final layer of defence on...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Apr 2024, 09:55
Replies: 18
Views: 1,599
Posted By Leslie

Using the Chrono to measure take off acceleration

Hi All,
While some manufacturers are offering undoubtably expensive technical solutions to measuring one’s take off acceleration I have heard from two sources that many pilots hit the stop watch at...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2020, 08:24
Replies: 92
Views: 28,002
Posted By Leslie

Initiating the flare at 100ft would be a clue...

Initiating the flare at 100ft would be a clue that this was going to end badly. IIRC 6degrees at 48ft suggests the flare has been made and it is only because the TLs are still open that it didn’t...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Oct 2013, 14:30
Replies: 6
Views: 2,590
Posted By Leslie

Thanks for all the inputs...seems there is...

Thanks for all the inputs...seems there is nothing out there yet.
Sorry if there appeared to be contradictions in my post. I hoped commas would have differentiated my examples of typical events....
Forum: Tech Log
14th Oct 2013, 08:10
Replies: 6
Views: 2,590
Posted By Leslie

No, aero magazine is quite general and discusses...

No, aero magazine is quite general and discusses a few topics but I am looking for essentially a list of events and a brief summary of cause and lessons that I can filter and feed on to the troops on...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Oct 2013, 19:25
Replies: 6
Views: 2,590
Posted By Leslie

Cheers guys, I'll look at the NASA site when...

Cheers guys,
I'll look at the NASA site when available...currently:

UNAVAILABLE

The Database Online system is currently disabled due to a lapse in government funding.
Forum: Tech Log
13th Oct 2013, 05:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,590
Posted By Leslie

Boeing safety digest

Hi all,
Does anyone know if Boeing write a monthly or so incident list/review for events relating to the jets? With particular interest in classic 737s but I am after what is basically a database of...
9th Jan 2003, 13:26
Replies: 27
Views: 5,992
Posted By Leslie

Hi Muppet99, I guessed that the SVO had been...

Hi Muppet99,
I guessed that the SVO had been scrapped as when I took over the aircraft (in a style befitting of the Marie Celeste!) it was all wound up for blast off in cluding 20 tonnes of fuel - a...
Replies: 10
Views: 2,228
Posted By Leslie

Sir Donald, Do not know whether you work for...

Sir Donald,
Do not know whether you work for British Airways but it is all on the internal Intranet. We have always offered the jobs internally before going public and indeed I believe it is a legal...
Replies: 10
Views: 2,228
Posted By Leslie

I am sure you are all aware...

Ladies and Gents,
I am sure you are all aware and it has probably been mentioned elsewhere but...
British Airways are now inviting applications internally for positions as first officers at...
Forum: Questions
11th Aug 2002, 13:01
Replies: 3
Views: 799
Posted By Leslie

3 crew on ETOPS? Consider yourself lucky, my...

3 crew on ETOPS? Consider yourself lucky, my company uses 2 crew and I was doing ETOPS (B767-300) with less than 1000 hours. Great fun, eh?
Best of luck,
leslie
Forum: Questions
11th Aug 2002, 12:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,122
Posted By Leslie

I think it is a BN Islander from Logan Air ( a BA...

I think it is a BN Islander from Logan Air ( a BA franchise-not mainline!) and the track distance is shorter than 27R runway at Heathrow. The sector time could be 10 minutes but even the Islander...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Aug 2002, 12:47
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,455,026
Posted By Leslie

Apologies if this has already been submitted... ...

Apologies if this has already been submitted...
On a very busy frequency, rapid RT interupted by,
PPL: Manchester Control, This is Gulf Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta, We are in a Piper PA-28 Warrior...
Forum: Questions
9th Aug 2002, 09:34
Replies: 6
Views: 790
Posted By Leslie

Useless!

Useless!
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jul 2002, 17:46
Replies: 9
Views: 6,566
Posted By Leslie

Seems odd as the rollers have more puff, quieter...

Seems odd as the rollers have more puff, quieter overfly footprint and are far better looking - the most important detail!
Yours aye,
Leslie
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jul 2002, 17:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,073
Posted By Leslie

I would hope that I should be able to get about...

I would hope that I should be able to get about 6000fpm out of a 757/767. Of course there was an aircraft many, many years ago that could do around 26,000fpm but I shall not mention its name here as...
15th Jul 2002, 09:11
Replies: 24
Views: 2,728
Posted By Leslie

Nice has a lovely approach (despite being ICAO...

Nice has a lovely approach (despite being ICAO black listed!).
Once visual you can tank along the coast at 3000ft, 290 Kts. Then when your ready, shut the thrust levers, run out the flaps, drop the...
Replies: 14
Views: 2,417
Posted By Leslie

Simon Z, granted I may be ( and if I may say I...

Simon Z,
granted I may be ( and if I may say I hope I am) very wrong but this is a rumour network and this is a rumour I heard from a mate a little further up the 75 list.
Naturally contradicting...
12th Jul 2002, 13:17
Replies: 59
Views: 14,133
Posted By Leslie

Horrah! Bloody well said

Horrah!
Bloody well said
Replies: 14
Views: 2,417
Posted By Leslie

Rumour control has it that BA are to scrap the...

Rumour control has it that BA are to scrap the cadet scheme in the future as it is too expensive. Plenty of DEPs and people up-to-standard that are happy to fork out themselves for the integrated...
10th Jul 2002, 13:58
Replies: 45
Views: 4,676
Posted By Leslie

13 ish - Chipmunk 17 - Fly schol -C152...

13 ish - Chipmunk
17 - Fly schol -C152 solo in 8
17.5 - PPL complete
18 - Harrier T4 (ZB602 - the exact one from The Living Daylights - James Bond)
22 - Seneca (200 hrs TT by end...
Forum: Questions
9th Jul 2002, 19:32
Replies: 15
Views: 2,917
Posted By Leslie

Light E4 engine derivatives will take you to the...

Light E4 engine derivatives will take you to the moon!
Landing is fine once you get the hang of it. Listen for the 30ft call out and count 1000,2000 and then put in a flare of about two-three inches...
Forum: Questions
9th Jul 2002, 17:00
Replies: 11
Views: 2,690
Posted By Leslie

I would certainly concour with the captain and...

I would certainly concour with the captain and Pilot pete's post. I did the 757 course with 200 hours TT but after a Jet Orientation course which introduced the SOP's and jet handling.
The...
Forum: Questions
9th Jul 2002, 15:59
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By Leslie

It really does depend on the situation. If all...

It really does depend on the situation. If all the checks are complete with the cabin secure and crew strapped in, you are good to go. So if ATC clear you for departure before you reach the runway...
8th Jul 2002, 21:53
Replies: 59
Views: 14,133
Posted By Leslie

Oh dear me! SBA we are not a little envious of...

Oh dear me! SBA we are not a little envious of our dear Fat Tony and collegues are we. Who told you that you earn 60% of a BA person? Unfortunately pay comparison is not easy due to the complicated...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jul 2002, 21:25
Replies: 19
Views: 2,676
Posted By Leslie

Cool My two bobs worth...

In my company, autobrakes are recommended. In practice I tend to look at the plate, RW condition and A/C weight and pick the turn-off I'd like to take. With a little experience I find it seems to...
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